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‘They Wanted to Try to Get Me In Trouble’: Black Oklahoma Man Manages to Remain Calm As Officers Approach Him with Guns Drawn In Response to White Couple Making False 911 Call

June 24, 2021
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Norman, Oklahoma, police officers are investigating a couple for false reporting after they called 911 and claimed a Black man pulled a gun on them during a road rage incident, although a search by police yielded no weapons. “There’s repercussions for false reporting of a crime, so that’s something that we’re definitely going to take…

With Senate Confirmation, Candace Jackson-Akiwumi Becomes The Only Black Woman To Currently Serve On Chicago Appeals Court

June 24, 2021
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Source: Bloomberg / Getty Candace Jackson-Akiwumi will be added to the list of prominent Black judicial nominees to take the bench in the federal courts after the Senate confirmed her to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago with a 53-40 vote on Thursday. Jackson-Akiwumi is the first ex-public defender…

Samuel L. Jackson, Danny Glover to receive honors at 2022 Academy Awards

June 24, 2021
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“We are thrilled to present this year’s Governors Awards to four honorees who have had a profound impact on both film and society,” Academy president David Rubin said. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Thursday that Danny Glover, Samuel L. Jackson, Elaine May and Liv Ullmann will receive honorary Oscars at the…

Mary J. Blige recalls recording of ‘My Life’ album in new documentary

June 24, 2021
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The Grammy-winner recounts her turbulent upbringing and heartbreak that inspired the creation of her 1994 sophomore album The ability to take pain, heartbreak, depression, frustration and turn it into something beautiful, uplifting, and empathetic is a power that Black artists and creators have possessed since the dawn of this nation. From field hands singing in…

Black Farmers In Limbo As Racist Federal Lawsuit Halts Federal Debt Relief Program

June 24, 2021
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Source: andreswd / Getty Earlier this year Black farmers felt a form of reparations was possible as the federal government rolled out a $4 billion loan forgiveness program included in the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill, titled the American Rescue Plan Act that passed Congress in March. But weeks later, five white farmers sued the…

‘Am I Wrong for Hoping My Soulmate Is a Black Man?’: Keri Hilson Causes an Open Discussion About Dating After She Shares the Type of Man She’s Looking for

June 24, 2021
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Keri Hilson has a mostly clear idea of the type of man she wants to live out the rest of her life with, but since no one knows who their soulmate may be, the R&B songstress is asking her fans if she’s wrong for hoping he’s Black. Earlier this week, the “Lost Control” singer took…

Jesse Jackson arrested after protesting over voting rights bill

June 24, 2021
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The longtime civil rights activist was arrested outside the U.S. Capitol Rev. Jesse Jackson was arrested after a nonviolent protest outside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Jackson, 79, along with Rev. William Barber II and about 20 other activists were among those arrested for obstructing during a Poor People’s Campaign demonstration at the U.S. Capitol…

Colman Domingo stars in new ‘Candyman’ trailer

June 24, 2021
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The film was initially set to premiere in 2020 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic Get ready to say his name. A thrilling new trailer for the upcoming slasher film Candyman has just dropped with Colman Domingo narrating the clip that stars Yahya Abdul Mateen II, Teyonah Parris and more. Initially set to…

Byron Allen partners with Congress for bill seeking to strengthen Civil Rights Act of 1866

June 24, 2021
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EXCLUSIVE: Owner of theGrio’s parent company Entertainment Studios Byron Allen lobbied on Capitol Hill and personally financed this effort following historic Supreme Court case Media mogul and billionaire, Byron Allen, the owner of theGrio’s parent company Entertainment Studios, is again pushing the civil rights ball forward, this time through a partnership with members of Congress…

‘Nia Long Courtside?’: Boston Celtics Team Hires Ime Udoka as Head Coach, Fans Express Their Excitement to See His Fiancée Nia Long Attend the Games

June 24, 2021
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Brooklyn Nets assistant coach Ime Sunday Udoka is reportedly finalizing his agreement to become the head coach of the Boston Celtics. According to ESPN, the Nigerian-American was considered for the role after receiving support from NBA players Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Marcus Smart. He will be replacing Brad Stevens, who now is president of…